Open Rail Problem

[luki9875]

Hi All,

So i have this weird problem when i play open rails. Everytime i couple up a loco to the rest of the train it seems like the breaks are on. The breaks are of course not on but i have to go into knotch 8 to move the train and as soon as i knotch off the train stops. Sometimes when driving heavier trains it wont even move in full power! It mostly works fine when a scenario starts with the train allready made up but once i uncouple the train and run around and couple up again then this problem starts again! Any suggestions? I play the dublin - belfast route.

Thanks

[Claude350]

Use F1 to look at the controls. You will see key commands that tell you about connecting the air hose and releasing the handbrakes. Use those keys and you will be set.

[luki9875]

It doesnt work, after coupling to my train i pressed # and released all the handbreaks. the train will not move a bit.

[baldwin]

The default setting for air charging rate is slow, and thus you do not get instant brake release like MSTS. Start OR and press the Options button. On the first screen there is a box called Brake pipe charging rate. set this to 300 to 350, still not instant, but much faster. After you have coupled to your train and joined the hoses, press SHIFT+F5 to bring up the HUD. Look for the brake pipe figures and when you see the same pressure at both ends of the line press the / key for instant release. This fast release key only works while stationary.